ENVIRONMENTAL 

MONITORING 

PLAN 

 

2012 Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket 

Suppression Program 

Prepared by 

Plant Protection and Quarantine - Environmental Compliance 

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 

United States Department of Agriculture 

March 2012
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Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program 

GENERAL

The United States Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Directive 

5640.1 commits the Agency to a policy of fulfilling the mandates of the National Environmental Policy 

Act; the Endangered Species Act; the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act; and other 

statutes that require monitoring the effects of Federal programs on the environment. The monitoring 

described in this document partially fulfills these commitments for the Rangeland Grasshopper and 

Mormon Cricket Suppression Program (the Program). 

OBJECTIVES 

1. Identify and prioritize any sites within or near any program treatment that might have human 

health or environmental concerns. 

2. Demonstrate that operational procedures, mitigations and protection measures were followed 

and implemented. 

3. Collect data which can be used to evaluate whether or not the assumptions used in the 

Environmental Assessment (EA) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) are valid 

estimates of potential exposure of the public, program workers, endangered and threatened 

(E&T) species, or other sensitive environmental components, to pesticides used by the 

program. 

4. Demonstrate that pesticides used for all program treatments are correctly identified and are 

accurately formulated. 

5. Conduct investigations of incidents and/or complaints about possible adverse impacts suspected 

of being related to program operations. 

MONITORING METHODS 

Before undertaking any environmental monitoring for the treatment season, contact PPQ - 

Environmental Compliance in Riverdale, Maryland for specific guidance at (301) 851-2345 or 

(301) 851-2292 if there are any questions regarding the monitoring plan.

Objective 1. Identify and prioritize any sites within or near any program treatment that might have 

human health or environmental concerns. 

Prepare and verify detailed maps of the treatment blocks that identify sensitive sites that are within 500 

feet of aerial treatment locations and 200 feet of ground treatment locations. Sensitive sites are defined 

as human congregation sites (e.g., schools, hospitals, day care centers, prisons, playgrounds, etc.), 

residences, organic crops, and surface water bodies (natural, drinking, or recreational waters). Where 

multiple sensitive sites restrict the boundaries of, or are within the treatment block, compile and 

prioritize a list of the sites. Site lists should give a brief description of the site (i.e. residence, type of 
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protected species, name of water body, etc.), its location (either address or map coordinates), and its 

distance and direction from the treatment block (direction is always measured from the treatment block 

towards the sensitive site). Parts A and B of the Project Planning and Reporting Worksheet, also 

called the Detailed Work Plan (DWP) cite environmental compliance documents prepared by the local 

programs that identify sensitive sites and protected species near the individual treatments. When the 

program prepares a sensitive sites list, a copy of the list and Parts A and B of the DWP should be sent 

to PPQ - Environmental Compliance at: 

Kai Caraher, USDA-APHIS, 4700 River Road, Unit 150, Room 5A-04.3, Riverdale, MD 20737-1237; 

email kai.caraher@usda.gov; fax 301-734-3308 

Sites for federally protected species are reported based on the distances for each species listed in the 

Biological Opinion and/or Biological Assessment used in compliance with the Endangered Species Act 

(ESA). Each species has a different critical distance to treatment sites and those distances are listed 

under the ‘protection measures’ for the species in the ESA documents. In addition to the documents 

addressing sensitive sites, if E&T species are in a project area, program managers must provide the 

names of the species and the protection measures agreed on with the Fish and Wildlife Service or the 

National Marine Fisheries Service (the Services) to PPQ - Environmental Compliance. 

Objective 2. Demonstrate that operational procedures, mitigations and protection measures were 

followed and implemented. 

Operational procedures, mitigations, and protection measures are detailed in the Grasshopper 

Guidebook Provisional published January 2008, the Biological Assessment for the program, and the 

site-specific EA developed locally by the program. Copies of EAs and Findings of No Significant 

Impact are not required to be sent to PPQ - Environmental Compliance (although they may be 

requested on a case by case basis). The Environmental Monitoring and Compliance Checklist 

(Attachment A) will be sufficient to show that such documents were completed. 

The Environmental Monitoring and Compliance Checklist serves as self-certification that 

environmental compliance policies and required protection measures were adhered to for program 

treatments. In most cases a treatment-specific checklist will be completed for each program and signed 

by the State Plant Health Director or designee. Environmental compliance items in the checklist that 

are not relevant to the treatment should be marked as ‘not applicable’ and must be accompanied by a 

brief explanation. Significant deviations from any procedure should be recorded on separate sheets, 

along with any corrective actions taken, and attached to the checklist. States that have multiple 

treatments may submit a single annual checklist rather than separate checklists for each treatment. 

Guidance documents detailing operational procedures, mitigations, and protection measures are 

referenced in the checklist, and those details are incorporated into the checklist by reference. 
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After program treatments have concluded send a copy of the Environmental Monitoring and 

Compliance Checklist (Attachment A) to PPQ - Environmental Compliance at: 

Kai Caraher, USDA-APHIS, 4700 River Road, Unit 150, Room 5A-04.3, Riverdale, MD 20737-1237; 

email kai.caraher@usda.gov; fax 301-734-3308. 

Objective 3. Collect data which can be used to evaluate whether or not the assumptions used in the EA 

and EIS are valid estimates of potential exposure of the public, program workers, E&T species, 

or other sensitive environmental components to pesticides used by the program. 

General Information:

The Center for Plant Health Science Technology (CPHST), Analytical and Natural Products Chemistry 

Laboratory (ANPCL) in Gulfport, Mississippi will no longer analyze samples for pesticide residues. 

All monitoring samples, both residue and purity, must be sent to the Agricultural Marketing Service, 

National Science Laboratory (AMS-NSL) in Gastonia, North Carolina at: 

Attention: Roger Simonds 

AMS National Science Laboratory (NSL) 

801 Summit Crossing Place Suite B 

Gastonia, NC 28054 

PHONE: 1-704-867-3873 

Analytical services offered by the AMS-NSL differ from CPHST in several important ways. Turnaround time for results may increase to several weeks for both routine and priority samples. The 

methods used by the AMS-NSL will require strict adherence to sample condition protocols (i.e 

International Organization for Standardization – ISO 17025:2005). Therefore field samples that do 

not meet the recognized standards for collection and preservation will be rejected prior to analysis. 

The limit of detection for some chemicals and sample media will likely change. Lastly, the CPHST 

funds allocated for analysis may not be sufficient to cover monitoring samples collected by all PPQ 

programs. It is possible program funds will be needed to supplement analysis expenses this year, 

which may cost $125 per sample. After FY2012 it is possible that the programs may need to pay for 

all costs associated with the sampling and analysis of monitoring samples. 

An Environmental Monitoring Supplies Checklist is provided in Attachment B of this environmental 

monitoring plan. Use this form to ensure field personnel have the appropriate number and type of 

supplies and equipment for sampling. This form may also be used to order monitoring supplies from 

Center for Plant Health Science Technology (CPHST) facility in Mississippi. Fax or email a copy of 

this form to CPHST in Mississippi at 228-822-3137 or robert.d.smith@aphis.usda.gov. If fax 
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machines are not working, leave a message with the CPHST monitoring supplies manager at 228-323-

5326. 

For each treatment, conduct required monitoring for E&T species. Such monitoring is described in the 

Biological Opinion and/or Biological Assessment as ‘protection measures’ for the individual species. 

If a protected species is within the critical distance from a treatment, that protection measure must be 

fully implemented. If environmental monitoring is required under the protection measure, such 

monitoring must be conducted during every treatment near that E&T species site. Some monitoring 

requires residue sampling, other monitoring may only require buffers or observation. Samples, 

buffers, and observations must all be documented, and such documentation forwarded to PPQ -

Environmental Compliance in Riverdale, Maryland. Contact Kai Caraher if any clarification or 

additional guidance is needed. 

All sensitive sites near treatment areas should be monitored to determine if further evaluation of 

potential environmental effects is required. If there are no sensitive sites, no monitoring is required, 

and a statement noting the lack of sensitive sites for that treatment must be forwarded to PPQ - 

Environmental Compliance. Note that E&T species sites are always monitored during every treatment, 

following the protection measures described in the ESA documents. 

Dye Cards:

For aerial treatments with liquid pesticides (not carbaryl bait), sensitive sites should be monitored with 

dye cards as detailed in SOP EM-01, Collection of Dye Card Samples. The standard operating 

procedures are available at: 

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/emt/downloads/01-dyecard.pdf 

At least one hour prior to the treatment, place three dye card stations between the sensitive site and the 

treatment boundary, directly adjacent to the sensitive site (monitor for drift close to the sensitive site, 

not to close to the treatment). Locate three or more dye cards stations along a transect parallel with the 

treatment or sensitive site boundary spaced at least 30 feet apart. Collect the dye cards two to four 

hours after the treatment. It is critical that the correct type and number of dye cards are used for each 

pesticide. Use one oil-sensitive dye card for malathion or one water-sensitive dye card for liquid 

carbaryl at each of the three sampling stations (i.e. three total cards per sensitive site). Use two watersensitive dye cards at each of the three sampling stations for Dimilin treatments (i.e. six cards in three 

pairs per sensitive site). Whenever dye cards are used for monitoring, place a blank dye card (negative 

control of the same type) in the vehicle used by the sample collector as described in SOP EM-10. All 

dye cards are to be submitted to the AMS-NSL with their accompanying documentation. 
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Please realize that neither the water- or oil-sensitive cards are marked as such. Dye cards may be 

identified by their coloring; oil-sensitive cards are white on both sides, water-sensitive cards are white 

on the label side of the card and yellow on the sensitive side. If there is any doubt as to what kind of 

cards you may have, put a droplet of water or oil on the sensitive side of one of your cards. The 

droplet that forms the black spotting on the card denotes what kind of card it is. Take care to identify 

and store your cards carefully so that card substitutions are not made when the cards are used. 

If dye cards cannot be collected because of logistical limitations, then an alternate media should be 

sampled after any treatment that raises environmental concerns. Vegetation, water, or soil samples 

should be collected from the sensitive site as soon as possible after the treatment, whichever would 

best characterize the potential exposure of the sensitive site being monitored. Vegetation samples 

should not be substituted for dye cards due to naturally occurring volatile compounds in the organic 

matter, but only collected when dye card use is not possible. 

Vegetation:

Vegetation should be collected if logistics prevented the collection of dye cards. A single composite 

vegetation sample should be collected from the sensitive site (or as close to the sensitive site as 

practical) two to four hours after the treatment. Grasses are the preferred matrix, but leafy vegetation 

is also acceptable. Enough vegetation (no woody material) should be collected to fill 70% of the foil 

sample bag. Guidance for collecting vegetation samples is provided in SOP EM-07, Collection of 

Vegetation Samples. The standard operating procedures are available at: 

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/emt/downloads/07-vegetation.pdf 

Water:

Surface drinking water sources within 500 feet of aerial liquid treatment, within 200 feet of aerial bait, 

or within 50 feet of ground bait treatment must be sampled before and two to four hours after any 

aerial treatment, regardless of whether or not dye cards samples are collected. If there is rainfall 

sufficient to cause runoff within one week following any treatment, then collect another water sample 

within 24 hours after the rainfall. Guidance for collecting water samples is provided in SOP EM-03, 

Collection of Water Samples. Realize that the pH of water samples must be adjusted and stabilized 

prior to shipping. Samples for carbaryl should be adjusted to a pH of 3, malathion to pH 5, and dimilin 

to pH 7. The standard operating procedures are available at: 

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/emt/downloads/03-water.pdf 

 
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Soil:

Soil samples may be collected to characterize pesticide contamination in the unlikely circumstances 

that dye cards, water, or vegetation samples are not possible. Guidance for collecting soil samples is 

provided in SOP EM-06, Collection of Soil Samples. The standard operating procedures are available 

at: 

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/emt/downloads/06-soil.pdf 

Program personnel should be familiar with the standard operating procedures for the collection of 

environmental monitoring samples. Required sample amounts and containers for matrixes often 

collected by the Program are summarized in Table 1. 

Table 1 – Minimum Field Sample Requirements 

Matrix Chemical SOP Sample Container/Media Amount/Remarks 

Dye Cards Carbaryl liquid 01 Water sensitive dye card 1 card/station 

Dye Cards Diflubenzuron 01 Water sensitive dye card 2 cards/station 

Dye Cards Malathion 01 Oil sensitive dye card 1 card/station 

Purity (neat) Carbaryl liquid 10 Amber glass bottle 10 ml 

Purity (neat) Carbaryl bait 10 Amber glass bottle 20 grams 

Purity (neat) Diflubenzuron 10 Amber glass bottle 10 ml 

Purity (neat) Malathion 10 Amber glass bottle 10 ml 

Soil Carbaryl 06 Foil envelope 96 grams 

Soil Diflubenzuron 06 Foil envelope 96 grams 

Soil Malathion 06 Foil envelope 480 grams 

Vegetation Carbaryl liquid 07 Foil envelope 30 grams 

Vegetation Diflubenzuron 07 Foil envelope 30 grams 

Vegetation Malathion 07 Foil envelope 48 grams 

Water Carbaryl 03 Collapsible cubitainer 4800 ml 

Water Diflubenzuron 03 Collapsible cubitainer 2400 ml 

Water Malathion 03 Collapsible cubitainer 2400 ml 

Objective 4. Demonstrate that pesticides used for all program treatments are correctly identified and 

are accurately formulated. 

Each lot of pesticide (neat) used for program treatments must be sampled and sent to the AMS-NSL 

for analysis. During treatment operations the program should collect one tank mixture (formulated) 

sample per vehicle (aircraft or ATV) per day. Pesticide formulations can be collected from the tank 

where the final mixing takes place or through a purge valve. Purity samples are submitted with either 

a completed APHIS Form 2060. Program personnel documenting neat and tank mixture samples on 

the forms are reminded to include the following information: 

 Indicate whether the sample is a neat or formulated. 
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 Provide the lot number from which the sample originated. 

 Describe the mixing ratio and ingredients for formulated samples. 

 When the sample was collected. 

 Where the sample was collected (i.e. from the nozzle, from the mixing tank, etc.). 

Guidance for collecting neat and formulated pesticide samples is provided in SOP EM-10, Preparation 

of Control Samples and Collection of Purity Samples. The standard operating procedures are available 

at: 

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/emt/downloads/10-controls.pdf 

Objective 5. Conduct investigations of incidents and/or complaints about possible adverse impacts 

suspected of being related to program operations. 

Promptly investigate problems or complaints about possible adverse human health or environmental 

effects. If feasible, collect samples that will help determine if program pesticides were a potential 

cause of the effects. Immediately contact PPQ - Environmental Compliance in Riverdale, Maryland at 

(301) 851-2345 and (202) 288-3086 to collaborate on a sampling plan, sampling methods, and type of 

information to collect. If the incident occurs when PPQ - Environmental Compliance personnel are not 

available, commence your investigation and sampling without delay, and contact PPQ - Environmental 

Compliance as soon as possible thereafter (email kai.caraher@aphis.usda.gov). Samples should be 

collected and shipped as soon as possible after the investigation (and freezing of samples) and must be 

marked as ‘priority’ in box 12 of the APHIS 2060 form. Samples should be collected from every 

matrix appropriate to determine the possible cause of the reported effect. However, dead animals other 

than insects should not be collected for safety reasons without first contacting PPQ - Environmental 

Compliance. For details, see SOP EM-09, Priority (Emergency) Sampling available at: 

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/emt/downloads/09-Priority.pdf 

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION

Complete a separate APHIS 2060 form for each sample station. Note that each dye card station (i.e. 

single card for liquid carbaryl or paired cards for diflubenzuron) is considered a separate sample, each 

requiring a 2060 form. Instructions for completing the 2060 forms can be found on the back of form 

originals. For each sample station; submit the blue copy of the APHIS 2060 form with the sample, and 

the white copy to the AMS-NSL in the sample shipping container but separate from the sample, and 

the yellow copy (and any maps, photos, etc.) to PPQ -Environmental Compliance in Riverdale, 

Maryland. For any samples that are not sent to the laboratory for analysis (i.e. unspotted dye cards), 

send only the APHIS 2060 form to PPQ - Environmental Compliance. Keep the pink copy in your 
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local office. For additional details, see SOP EM-13, Taking Measurements for APHIS Form 2060 

available at: 

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/emt/downloads/13-measure2060.pdf 

Draw a clear diagram of the sample locations relative to the sensitive site and the treatment block. The 

diagram should include where each sample is collected, important features (i.e. residences, water 

bodies, roads) identified with labels, a North arrow, and an approximate scale. The sample figures can 

be created either on a Geographic Information System (GIS) map, on a separate piece of paper, or on 

the 2060 forms associated with the samples. If you are collecting a series of samples from the same 

site, submit the map and diagram only once, as long as the treatment block, sensitive site, and each 

sample location are clearly indicated on the map or the appropriate sections of the APHIS 2060 form. 

Field personnel must document the distance and direction from the treatment block to the sample 

station in box 8 of the 2060 form. Sample forms for deposition samples collected inside the treatment 

block must be marked, “Within treatment block” and “Deposition.” Where the treatment block 

completely surrounds a sample station (e.g. an isolated stock tank), document the buffer distance in 

box 8 and indicate the location is, “Surrounded by treatment block”. 

Properly identify each sample as “routine” or “priority” in box 12 of the 2060 form. An incorrect 

identification regarding the nature of the sample creates confusion for those who must interpret the 

data and delays the processing of samples. Mark samples as “priority” only for instances where a fast 

turnaround of samples is required. This applies to all complaint investigations, spill incidents, 

potential human health issues, and other samples that must be expedited. Otherwise, mark the sample 

as “routine.” 

SHIPPING OF SAMPLES 

Ship all samples using some form of overnight delivery. See SOP EM-17, Packaging and Shipping of 

Samples for details. This applies to all samples, whether they are priority or routine. Do not ship 

samples using the U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail or standard ground service with other carriers. 

Preservation of the samples by freezing requires overnight delivery rather than alternative shipping 

arrangements which are more likely to result in the melting of ice and samples. Samples must arrive at 

the laboratory on a weekday. Do not ship samples if they will arrive after close of business on a Friday 

or anytime on a weekend or holiday. The standard operating procedures are available at: 

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/emt/downloads/17-shipping.pdf 

With the exception of neat (pure) chemical, be sure that all samples are frozen, shipped in a cooler box 

(not a regular cardboard box), and kept frozen during shipment. Neat samples should not be frozen, 
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but should be placed on ice in a cooler box when shipped. To keep samples cold, use dry ice when 

possible since it does not turn to liquid when thawed and will not ruin forms or samples. Water 

samples should not be shipped in dry ice, since it will cause the sample containers to crack or break. 

Since dry ice may not be available in all areas, regular ice can be used for shipping any samples, but 

only if the ice is placed in a separate sealed container. Either use “blue ice” containers (the reusable 

plastic containers with the blue liquid inside) or contained regular ice (that is, seal the ice in two ziploc bags). Unsealed ice will melt and leak during shipment, causing unnecessary concern when 

received at the laboratory and possibly damaging the samples and documentation. 

DISCRETIONARY MONITORING

Additional monitoring samples can be collected at the discretion of program staff. Although the 

monitoring outlined in this plan should be adequate to generate the data needed to meet the objectives, 

the program may decide that additional sampling is necessary. Examples might include sites where 

there have been issues in previous years, sites that are highly visible to the public or are politically 

sensitive, or sites where environmental monitoring might help prevent future conflicts. Guidance 

involving any of these cases can be obtained by contacting PPQ - Environmental Compliance in 

Riverdale, Maryland. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

APHIS-PPQ Field Personnel or Cooperators will:

a. Ensure that sufficient resources from the program are allocated for completing the monitoring 

detailed in this Environmental Monitoring Plan. 

b. Coordinate with federal and local wildlife officials to identify E&T species and critical habitats 

near or within areas that may be affected by program activities, and inform PPQ - 

Environmental Compliance in Riverdale, Maryland about any protection measures and 

monitoring requirements. 

c. Implement appropriate operational procedures, mitigations, and protection measures. 

d. Prepare and verify detailed maps of the treatment blocks that identify sensitive sites in a 

treatment program area. 

e. Identify monitoring sites for sampling, collect samples, record all relevant environmental and 

sample data, and submit samples to the Agricultural Marketing Service, National Science 

Laboratory (AMS-NSL) for residue analysis. 

f. Submit information describing the sample, sampling site, and treatment to PPQ - 

Environmental Compliance. 

g. Complete Environmental Monitoring and Compliance Checklists for treatment programs, no 

later than the final treatment program within a state, sign and forward all checklists to PPQ - 

Environmental Compliance. 
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h. Inform PPQ - Environmental Compliance when priority samples are collected and the AMSNSL when priority samples are shipped. 

APHIS-PPQ Environmental Compliance staff in Riverdale, Maryland will: 

a. Provide training and support for the implementation of this monitoring plan. 

b. Respond to requests for additional information by field personnel when special sampling 

requirements occur. 

c. Review and interpret pesticide residue data. 

(1) If adverse environmental effects are suspected: inform the Regional Program Manager 

and the National Program Manager, make recommendations if modifications to 

program operations might be in order, and advise if reinitiated consultation with the 

Services is needed. 

(2) Send raw data for any priority samples within 1 working day of receipt 

from the AMS-NSL to the Treatment Manager. 

(3) Prepare a final report within 90 days of analysis of all samples by the AMS-NSL and 

receipt of documentation from the field. 

d. Maintain liaison with field personnel to assure monitoring is being conducted and to review 

pertinent documentation for accuracy and completeness. Feedback to field personnel will be 

done in a timely manner so procedures can be modified, if needed. 

APHIS-PPQ Center for Plant Health Science Technology staff in Mississippi will: 

a. Prepare and ship sampling containers and equipment required for collection and submission of 

environmental monitoring samples. 

b. Provide instructions on methods for collecting, preserving, and shipping samples. 

c. Coordinate communication between the PPQ - Environmental Compliance staff and the AMSNSL to resolve sample condition and analysis issues. 

d. Review and report AMS-NSL analysis results to PPQ - Environmental Compliance. 
Attachment A – Environmental Monitoring and Compliance Checklist 

Revised February 2012 

2012 Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program 

Environmental Monitoring and Compliance Checklist 

The Program shall complete the following checklist after suppression program treatments. Indicate whether the tasks were 

accomplished or environmental compliance objectives were satisfied. A brief explanation should be included for items that 

are deemed not applicable. Reasons for significant deviations from operating procedures should be documented on 

additional paper. 

State: Counties/Area Treated: 

Treatment Dates: Total Acres Treated: 

 

Treatment Type (circle appropriate): Aerial Application and/or Ground Application 

_____ All procedures in the 2012 Environmental Monitoring Plan were followed (they are not 

included individually below). 

_____ Site-specific Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Findings of No Significant Impact 

(FONSIs) were completed prior to treatments. 

_____ The public was involved in the development of environmental compliance documents, as 

required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). 

_____ Completed ESA Section 7 consultations with US Fish & Wildlife Service and/or National 

Marine Fisheries Service prior to any treatments, and implemented all protection measures as 

required. 

_____ Spill kit was present at APHIS-operated pesticide storage areas. The PPQ Treatment Manual, 

Guidelines for Managing Pesticide Spills was followed at APHIS locations. 

_____ U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and State approved labels for all pesticides were strictly 

followed. 

_____ Current pesticide labels and material safety data sheets (MSDS) were available to program 

staff. 

_____ Collected and shipped samples of neat and formulated pesticide to the Agricultural Marketing 

Service, National Science Laboratory for analysis. 

_____ Documented complaints and other correspondence including visits and telephone calls 

regarding program activities from the interested parties and stakeholders. 

_____ Documented any accidents, safety violations, pesticide spills, and leaks in aircraft systems or 

pesticide storage and loading systems. 

_____ Weather conditions were monitored and recorded before, during, and after applications to 

determine if rainfall or surface water runoff occurred. 

_____ Maintained daily and base logs. Flight paths and spray turn-on and cut-offs were monitored and 

recorded either by direct observation or by downloaded GPS flight data overlaid onto a map. 

_____ The public near treatment areas was notified prior to the application of pesticides. 

_______________________________________________ ___________________ 

Program Director/SPHD/Environmental Monitor Signature Date 

 
Attachment B – Environmental Monitoring Supplies Checklist 

Revised February 2012 

 Environmental Monitoring Supplies Checklist 

- use the blank areas to indicate the number of items to take to the field or 

how many of that item are being ordered 

General Supplies Dye Cards

Monitoring plan/SOP’s Obtain from 

ECT 

Oil-sensitive dye cards (one card 

per package) 

Field log notebook Water-sensitive dye cards (two 

paired cards per package) 

2060 monitoring forms 5' bamboo poles/stakes Obtain locally 

Indelible marker Obtain locally Paper/alligator clips Obtain locally 

12” x 12" resealable plastic bags Tacks/nails Obtain locally 

Styrofoam coolers for mailing Tweezers Obtain locally 

Shipping label (AMS-National 

Science Laboratory in Gastonia, NC) Nitrile gloves (box of S,M,L,XL) 

Indicate size 

Packing/strapping tape Vegetation/Fish/Insect Samples

Ice chest and wet or blue ice Obtain locally Pruning shears/scissors Obtain locally

Soil Samples Tweezers/forceps Obtain locally

Hand trowel Obtain locally Packing/strapping tape

10” x 14” foil envelopes 10” x 14” foil envelopes 

Neat (Pure) Chemical & Formulations Water Samples

Amber glass bottle (2 ounce size) Cubitainer (gallon size)

Disposable pipette and bulb Cubitainer (liter size) 

Small mailing tubes Sodium sulfate (small vials) 

Protective eyewear pH paper (0-14 range) 

Nitrile gloves (box of S,M,L,XL) Indicate size Acid or base (in a squeeze bottle) Obtain locally

Program: _________________________________ Requested by: ______________________________ 

Date: _____________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________ 

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________ 

____________________________________________________________________________________________ 

To order supplies, indicate the quantity of each item needed. Fax or email a copy of this form to CPHST in Mississippi at 

228-822-3137 or robert.d.smith@aphis.usda.gov. If fax machines are not working, leave a message with the CPHST 

monitoring supplies manager at 228-323-5326. It may be difficult to fill orders for large quantities of materials. 

This is not an exhaustive supply list...items that are not listed here may be available through CPHST. Not all supplies 

listed above are required for all pest control programs.